3 days
Three Days: Woodland Hills and the Coast
Three days lets you treat Woodland Hills as a base rather than a stop. You get Warner Center and the mall, the hillside canyon drives, Malibu's beaches, and — if you want it — a day exploring neighboring Calabasas and Tarzana along the same Ventura Boulevard corridor.
Day 1
Warner Center and the mall
- MorningFree
Warner Center Park and Pierce College
Woodland Hills
A lakeside walk followed by a stop at the working farm.
- Midday$$
Westfield Topanga and The Village
Warner Center
Lunch, shopping, Topanga Social. Park once and walk.
- Evening$$$
Ventura Boulevard dinner
Ventura Boulevard
A proper sit-down meal on the restaurant row.
Day 2
Topanga Canyon and the coast
- MorningFree
Top of Topanga Overlook and the canyon drive
Topanga Canyon Blvd
A scenic pullover followed by the winding drive down through Topanga State Park.
- Midday$$
Topanga State Beach and lunch
Malibu
Sand, surf and a casual lunch spot along Pacific Coast Highway.
- EveningFree
Mulholland Drive sunset
Mulholland Drive
Come back inland for the ridge-top view over the Valley at golden hour.
Day 3
Calabasas and Tarzana, or up the mountain
- MorningFree to browse
Ventura Boulevard through Tarzana and Encino
Ventura Boulevard
The boulevard runs continuously through neighboring Tarzana and Encino — worth a slow drive for shopping and coffee stops you won't find in Woodland Hills alone.
- Afternoon$$
The Commons at Calabasas
Calabasas
A short drive west for a change of scenery — an open-air center with restaurants and shops, popular with locals from both cities.
- AlternativeFree
Serrania Park and a quiet finish
Woodland Hills
Not up for more driving? Spend the afternoon at a neighborhood park instead, then finish with dinner on Ventura Boulevard.
Local tips
- •The 101 through Woodland Hills backs up hard on weekday evenings — time your drives around it.
- •Check air quality and fire conditions before canyon hikes in late summer and fall.
- •Woodland Hills hotel rates run below Westside options for a similar drive time to most Valley and coastal attractions.